Combination tool



J. M. WILLS COMBINATION TOOL Dec. 30, 1924. 1,520,992

Filed March 16, 1922 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR dAmcs M.Wu.|.s.

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JAMES M. WILLS, OF OTTAWA,ONTARIO, CANADA.

COMBINATION TOOL.

Application filed March .16, 1922. Serial No. 544,382.

which is especially constructed to serve either as a bench vise, a pipe holder, a wheel remover, or which may be employed for other purposes.

The invention has for an object the provision of a combination bench vise, pipe holder, and wheel remover which will be simple in construction and operation and which may include a stationary jaw and a movable jaw operated inwardly and outwardly with respect to the stationary jaw by a removable-mechanism which in itself may be employed as a lifting-jack.

A further object of the invention resides in the provision of a combination bench vise, pipe holder and wheel remover which may be constructed for operation by a double- .acting screw mechanism.

The particular screw mechanism is clearly disclosed and claimed in my companion application Serial No. 544,381, filed of even date herewith.

A further object of the invention resides in the provision of a combination bench vise, pipe holder, and wheel remover which may include a stationary jaw and a movable jaw having reversible auxiliary jaw members mounted thereon, and a double-acting screw mechanism which projects through and rotates in the movable jaw, but is adapted to be locked against rotation therein when desired.

The invention has for a still further object the provision of a combination bench vise, pipe holder, and wheel remover of the character stated in which the axle-engaging cap has a conical outer end and may be removably attached to the outer end of the screw member extending through the movable jaw of the vise, while wheel-engaging members may be removably connected with other portions of the vise when the tool is to be employed as a wheel remover.

With the foregoing and other objects in View as will appearas the description proceeds, the invention COl'lSlStS in thenov el construction, combination, and arrangement of cooperating elements as hereinafter more specifically set forth, claimed, and shown in the accompanying drawings forming a partof the present application andin which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the tool assembled for use as avise;

-'Fig. 2 is a fragmentary elevation of the movable jaw-as seen'from line 2 2 of Fig. 1, said view showing its-inner face and the working face of thereversible auxiliaryjaw member;

I Fig. 3 is a sectional view substantiallyron the plane of line-8 '3of Fig. 1, lookingin the direction indicated by the arrows;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the tool employed as a wheel remover;

Fig. 5 is a detail view of one of the wheelengaging members'of the tool;

-Fig. '6 isa detail view of the removable axle-engaging cap;

Fig. 7 is a longitudinal horizontal section along the line of the adjusting screw with the jaws brought closer together, the view beiig taken through the line 77 of Fig. 1; an

Fig. 8 is a transverse section substantially on the line'88 of Fig. 7 looking in the direction indicated by thearrows.

Referring more in detail to the drawings, in which similar reference characters ,designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, 3 indicates the base of the tool carrying the stationary jaw 4:, opposite which the movable jaw 5 is adapted to op- T crate. The movable jaw 5 is carried on a shank 6, preferably of triangular formation in cross-section, as shown in Fig. 3, and mounted for sliding movement longitudinally in the base 8. It is to be understood that the base 3 may be secured in the usual manner to the work-bench or any other sup port. It is also to be understood that the stationary jaw l may be formed separately from the base 3 and secured to the end thereof bysecuring members 7 as shown in the drawings, or by any other suitable means or method. It is also evident that the stationary jaw 4 may be formed as a part of the base 3, if desired.

The base 3 is shown as having an upstanding integral portion 8. The portion 8 of the base 3 may be recessed to accommodate suitable operating means for the mow able jaw 5, similar to the double-acting screw mechanism or lifting jack.

The jaws 4 and 5 may be in the form of upstanding jaws having curved or inwardly turned upper ends 11 provided with working faces 12 opposed to one another, as shown in Fig. 1.

The operating mechanism for the movable jaw 5 may include the adjusting sleeve 13 having the adjusting screw 14 working within the sleeve. The sleeve 13 and screw 14 are controlled by the operating handle 15 mounted on the controlling shaft 16. This operating handle 15 is adapted to be adjusted upon the controlling shaft 16 to increase or decrease the leverage of the operating handle 15, owing to its elongated longitudinal slot 17. Suitable securing means 18 may be employed for securing and retaining the handle 15 in its adjusted position. It is also to be noted that the handle 15 is located on the side of the tool, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 4. Reversible jaw members 19, preferably male and female, are removably mounted on the inner face of the jaws 4 and 5, above the movable-jaw adjusting screw 14. These jaws 19 are designed for holding pipe. Bolts 20 or other suitable securing members are mounted in the jaws 4 and 5 and extend into suitable lugs on the jaw members 19 to retain said jaw members 19 .in proper position. The reversible jaw members 19 may be readily turned from one side of the jaws 4 and 5 to the opposite side, as the securing members 20 are located at the transverse center of the jaws 4 and 5. The jaws 4 and 5 are provided with V- shaped slots 4 and 5' respectively, to receive the ribs 19 located on the backs of the jaw members 19. When the members 20 are tightened, the jaw members 19 will be securely retained in their adjusted position.

The adjusting screw 14 has a head 21 on its outer end, which is located outwardly of the movable jaw 5, while the stop collar 22 is secured in adjusted position by suitable means 23, on the adjusting screw 14 and positioned inwardly of the movable jaw 5, thereby providing for free rotation of the adjusting screw 14 in the movable jaw 5. The head 21 is provided with a notch 24 which may be brought into registration with the opening 25 in the movable jaw 5 on one side of the opening through which the adjusting screw 14 extends. When the notch 24 is registering with the opening 25, the tapered pin 26 may be engaged in the notch 24 and opening 25 to prevent further rotation of the adjusting screw 14 within the movable aw 5. This pin 26 may be carried on chain 27 or other suitable flexible member connected to the movable jaw 5, as

indicated at 28, or with any other portion of the tool to prevent loss of the pin 26 when the latter is not in use.

When the tool is to be employed as a wheel remover, the removable axle-engaging cap 29 is fitted over the outer extremity of the head 21. This cap 29 is provided with a conical pointed end 30 for engagement with the end of the wheel axle 31. The cap 29 may have a chain member 32 or the like connected therewith and carrying a suitable attaching member 33, whereby the cap 29 may be attached to hereinafter mentioned chains to prevent loss of the cap when not in use. The pair of wheel engaging members 34, in the formation of tubes or bars, are employed when the tool is used as a wheel remover. These members 34 are provided with a covering to keep them from scratching the wheel. The members 34 should be positioned on the inside of the wheel 35, as shown in Fig. 4. Chains 36 or other flexible members are connected with the wheelengaging members 34 by suitable attaching members 37 secured through the central portion of the respective members 34, as shown clearly in Fig. 5. Chains 36 or the attaching members 37 extend between the spokes of the wheel and have the large links 38 at their free ends. The link 38 of one chain 36 may be engaged over the projecting end of the controlling shaft 16, inwardly of the controlling handle 15, while corresponding link 33 may be engaged over the headed outer end 39 of the plug 40 or the like, secured in the opposite side of the base 3. It will, therefore, be evident that as the handle 15 is operated to force outwardly the movable jaw 5 by means of the screw 14, pressure will be exerted against the end of the axle 31 pushing the axle away from the tool, the wheel being held stationary. When the cap 29 is not in use, it will be readily removed from the head 21 of the screw 14. Likewise, when the tool is not be employed as a wheel remover, the chains 36 carrying the wheel-engaging members 34 may be removed therefrom and engaged on the member 33.

It is believed that the complete construction and operation of the tool for the principal purposes for which it has been designed may now be readily understood without further detailed description. It may be briefly stated, however, that whether the screw 14 is premitted free rotation or is held against rotation, operation of the controlling handle 15 will result in the movement of the movable aw 5 towards or away from the stationary jaw 4, according to the direction of rotation of the controlling handle 15. It is also evident that adjustment or replacement of the jaw members 19 may be readily accomplished without interference in any other portion of the tool.

Furthermore, the removable and reversible jaw members 19 are so positioned as not to offer any interference with the uses of the working faces 12 of the jaws 4 and 5. A turning handle 41 may be used at the front of the tool and engaged through the opening 21 of the head 21, as shown in Fig. 1. This handle may constitute a wrench designed for operating the bolts of the tool and may be readily removed from the opening 21 when required for useas a wrench. The main portion of the handle 41 constitutes the shank of the wrench and is shown as having a wrench member or head 42 formed on one end while a second wrench, member or head 43 is provided for the opposite end of the shank. The wrench member or head 43 carries a socket 44 adapted to be threaded onto the second end of the shank, as will be readily understood by referring to the drawings. The wrench members or heads 42 and 43 are preferably of different sizes, as indicated. The controlling handle 15 may be changed from one side of the base 3 to the other, when desired. The many advantages of having the controlling handle on one side of the base 3 should be apparent to parties familiar with this art, as it provides for operation of the movable jaw 5 from either side of, the vise instead of in front of the same. The side controlling handle, when properly adjusted, will have sufficient leverage act1on to permit proper operation of the movable jaw 5 with ease. Furthermore, the controlling handle 15 is of such character as to reduce to a minimum, liability of injury to the workmen when working with the tool, as the turning handle at the front of a vise often strikes the operator when it is turned around quickly.

lVhile the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes in the details of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What I claim as new is:

1. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw carried by said base, a movable jaw opposed to said stationary jaw, slidable connections between said movable jaw and said base, and means co-operable with a lifting jack suitably seated in said base to operate said movable jaw from the side of the base.

2. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw carried by said base, a movable jaw opposed to said stationary jaw, slidable connections between said movable jaw and said base, auxiliary jaw members reversibly and detachably carried on said jaws, and means cooperable with a lifting jack suitably seated in said base to operate said movable jaw.

3. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw, a movable jaw, means co-operable with a lifting jack suitably seated in said base to operate said movable jaw, and a wheel remover consisting of parts connected with said base and with the movable jaw operating lifting jack.

4. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw, a movable jaw, means co-operable with a lifting jack mounted in said base and connected withrsaid movable jaw to operate the lat ter, and a wheel remover having connection with said lifting jack for operation by the latter.

5. A combination tool comprising a vise, means co-operable with a lifting jack incorporated in said vise, and a wheel remover connected with said lifting jack for operation by the latter.

6. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw and a movable jaw, means co-operable with a lifting jack mounted in said base of the vise and extending therefrom, said lifting jack including operating members connected with and extending through said'movable jaw of the vise to operate said movable jaw, and a wheel remover including wheelengaging members connected with the por' tion of the lifting jack carried in the base. of the vise and an axle-engaging member connected with the portion of the lifting jack projecting through said movable jaw of the vise.

7. A combination tool comprising a vise, consisting of a base, a stationary jaw carried by said base and a movable jaw slidably connected with said base, means cooperable with a lifting jack mounted in said base and including a double-acting screw mechanism extending through the stationary jaw and having its end portion working through said movable jaw to operate the latter, means for locking said end portion of the double-acting screw mechanism with said movable jaw, a wheel remover consisting of an axle-engaging cap removably mounted on the'extending end portion of said double-acting screw mechanism and wheel-engaging members removably connected with the lifting jack mounted in the base of the vise.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JAMES M. WILLS. 

